Tulsi Garlands Rest upon Treasuries of Strength
Bala Kanda, Doha 243
Doha 243 · Movement 2 of 2
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Pearls precious enough to be named for royal elephants circle the brothers' throats. Below them lie simple tulsi garlands, green leaves resting upon youthful chests with the intimacy of worship offered at home.
Their shoulders carry the breadth of bulls, and their bearing has the poised command of lions. Vast arms descend beside them, quiet treasuries of strength whose measure has not yet been revealed to the waiting bow.
Splendour and devotion meet without conflict. Rare pearls do not diminish tulsi, and immense power does not harden the graceful forms. The assembly beholds warriors fit to conquer kingdoms, while the fragrant leaves declare that their deepest majesty belongs to the sacred.
Pearls gleam, tulsi breathes its fragrance, and immeasurable strength waits in repose.
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कुंजर मनि कंठा कलित उरन्हि तुलसिका माल। बृषभ कंध केहरि ठवनि बल निधि बाहु बिसाल।।243।।
Elephant-pearl necklaces adorn their throats and tulsi garlands rest upon their chests. Bull-like shoulders, a lion's bearing, vast arms that are treasuries of strength.